|
The141st. meeting of Maine
Chapter 89 of the NAWCC, was held at the New Meadows Inn, in West Bath,
Maine on Saturday, January 19,2002. There was a turnout of 50 members and
guests, some of which traveled some distance to attend.
A social hour was well under way by 11:00 am, and
many folks had the opportunity to chat one on one, and view the items
offered at the Silent Auction and Show & Tell.
At 12:00,Noon, we all enjoyed the Inn’s delicious
Seacoast Buffet Lunch.
President Bentley Crosby
called the meeting to order, and self introductions were made, then the
Secretary’s Report was read by Jim Bryant, Assistant Secretary, on the
minutes of the November 17, 2001 (140th), and the December 8th, Executive
meeting, as written by Secretary David Stewart, and accepted by the
membership, present.
The Treasurer’s Report by
Jim Powers was read and accepted. Jim noted that the new stick-on badges
should work well, however for this meeting, anyway, the Service Stars were
all in white!
President Crosby announced the sad news of the
passing of Charlie Gamache and Bill Cassaday, two of our very friendly
members. They will certainly be missed!! A moment of silence was held in
their Honor. The Chapter Secretary to send respective cards to the
families.
The up-coming March 16th Meeting was announced, to be
held at John Martin Manor, in Waterville, with Dr. Mark Beever showing us
about his interest in the Tower Clock at Cornish, Maine. The Meeting
notices will be sent out with ample reservation time.
Under New Business, Bill Eberly spoke on the
up-coming May 18th meeting.
We will be honored with
the presence of our National President, Doug Cowan, and a program on his
Carriage Clocks. This Meeting will have a “Served” lunch, [again at New
Meadows Inn at West Bath, Maine,] at $14.00 per person, Chapter 89 will
pick up any extra cost, and the Guest Speaker accommodations paid by the
chapter as well, motioned and accepted. It was also mentioned that April
2002 marks the THIRTY-THIRD YEAR of the CHAPTER 89 CHARTER.
Director Sam Jones then read the brief LETTER of
IMMEDIATE RESIGNATION, delivered to him by DAVID STEWART, our most recent SECRETARY!! Ern Grover was nominated and unanimously
accepted as our New Secretary, Jim Bryant staying in as Assistant. Jim is
to roll this transit ion over, ASAP. Bill Eberly, past Secretary, explained
some of the duties, as out- lined in the Sec. Manual. Jim Lea, as well as others, was
concerned as to the possibilities of assigning Help in getting out the
Chapter Highlights, etc.
The position of Assistant Treasurer was discussed,
and Robert Merrill was nominated and unanimously accepted for that
position.
With the Show & Tell, Jim Lea showed an
absolutely beautiful Pillar & Scroll Clock he has made, using curly
maple. According to his accurate comment, one may try turning such Pillars
to test their wood working skills! NOT an easy task! Jim makes his clocks,
six at a time, but quantity surely is second to his Quality.
Then on to the Silent Auction. A beautiful S.T.
Cottage clock, only $120, A Hole Punch for $20. An Event worth watching!
Dennis Hillman introduced his Apprentice, 13-year old
Alec Donos; Alec gave us a few words on how he became interested in Clocks.
[Ken Wiley and Thelma Boutin were winners of the
drawing.]
The Meeting was adjourned to the Program, and ERN
GROVER first took us for a surprise T.V. Show visit “Made in Maine”, with
Jim Bryant and Host Lou McNally, up in a Steeple to wind up a Tower Clock,
via a VHS Tape, then we dashed off to Holland to see a Real Old Windmill,
Grinding Grain the original way, with Wind Power, and we watched a Dutch
Band playing, out in the fresh air!!
ERN had much more to Share, including the Dutch Clocks, Zansee,
Zandam, Shops, and much, much more. But, after a lengthy business meeting,
Time Ran Out!! We Hope to see the
continuation of ERN’S Holland Trip at another Meeting Soon.
It was a Beautiful Traveling Day, and in recalling
memories of what was said and done, the Meeting was a Success,----- but we
should tell Cal Morgan that he can throw the card away,---- some-one can remind Cal that his wife’s
name is NATALIE !!
And,as Red Skelton used to say in Closing,---God
Bless!
Respectfully Submitted,
Jim Bryant,Asst.Sec.
[ items in these brackets
[ ] were amended/added items by Ern
Grover with the consent of Jim Bryant.
I did not make any syntax, grammatical or spelling corrections ]
Back to Home Page
|
|
